(Santa Clarita, CA) The California Highway Patrol reports that one person died in a Northbound 5 Freeway crash early Tuesday morning, January 6, which involved several commercial and passenger vehicles. CHP officers arrived at the scene around 3 a.m. to the northbound lanes of the Golden State Freeway close to Magic Mountain Parkway in Santa Clarita. Investigators reported that the crash involved a box truck, a gold Toyota Camry, and a semitrailer. According to CHP Officer Elizabeth Kravig, the box truck overturned during the crash, blocking multiple lanes of traffic. One person was declared dead at the scene. Officials stated that the victim’s name, age, and gender were not yet released pending notification of next of kin. Officials did not specify which vehicle the victim was in during the collision. Authorities issued a SigAlert for the closure of three northbound lanes at Magic Mountain Parkway while officers investigated the crash and crews cleared the debris. Traffic is backed up for miles, extending to Lyons Avenue. Around 6:20 a.m.
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